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Slaughter To Prevail Announces New Album ‘Grizzly’

Slaughter To Prevail performing live at Hellfest Open Air Festival in Clisson, France on June 27, 2024. Hellfest Open Air Day One, Clisson, France - 27 Jun 2024
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Slaughter to Prevail, the renowned Russian metal band, is set to release their new album titled “Grizzly” on July 18, under the umbrella of Sumerian Records. This venture marks a pivotal moment in their discography, as it promises to deliver a unique blend of heavily charged modern metal replete with innovative sound arrangements. The album's lead single, “Russian Grizzly In America,” exemplifies the band's bold approach to reinvigorating the genre. With an entertaining music video featuring a gigantic animatronic bear and UFC heavyweight Alexander Volkov, the single sets a high bar for the album. Frontman Alex Terrible, known not only for his intense vocal prowess but also for his captivating on-stage presence and off-stage antics, describes this album as their most meticulously crafted to date.

“Grizzly” is a testament to the band’s evolution. Slaughter to Prevail has poured incomparable efforts into its production, ensuring each track resonates with raw aggression paired with unforgettable melodic hooks. Alex Terrible has emphasized the careful attention given to every single detail, from songwriting to final production phases. For the band, this venture represents taking a deliberate step away from previous habits of hurried releases in favor of a more refined, deliberate creative process. This careful crafting process seems to pay off with earlier singles from the album such as “Conflict,” “Viking,” and “1984,” already garnering significant attention and acclaim from fans and critics alike.

The unique collaboration between Alex Terrible and guitarist Jack Simmons lies at the heart of Slaughter to Prevail's sound. Their partnership, which began through remote exchanges of ideas, has culminated in a brotherhood that fuels their musical exploration. This dynamic partnership is one of the key factors behind the band's rise within the international metal scene. Captivating listeners worldwide, Slaughter to Prevail boasts over a million monthly Spotify listeners and commands large audiences both in headlining tours and at the world’s biggest music festivals.

Alex Terrible himself is an embodiment of the band's fierce image, famously engaging in activities such as bear wrestling and participating in bare-knuckle boxing competitions. This fearless approach is reflected in the band's music, which thrives on a sense of chaos and raw energy. It highlights a willingness to challenge the norms of metal and explore themes that resonate with their audience. Slaughter to Prevail’s impactful live performances are a hallmark of their brand, culminating in electrifying spectacles like the record-breaking wall-of-death at Hellfest in France.

The release of the “Grizzly” album comes at a strategic time in the band’s career, with a tour slated to span major U.S. festivals such as Vans Warped Tour, Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, Louder Than Life Festival, and Aftershock Festival in the summer and fall of 2025. This tour promises to be a groundbreaking experience, with the band introducing a live show that dives deeper into visceral and explosive productions.

In a nod to his affinity for bears, Alex Terrible recently adopted two bear cubs, Kodi and Harley, and announced plans to support them through merchandise sales. This personal connection to the animal doubles as an allegorical theme for the album, further rooting the imagery of “Russian Grizzly In America” in the band’s identity. The track “Russian Grizzly In America” itself pays homage to this theme through creative interludes, such as its incorporation of the classic Russian song “Песенка о медведях” (“A Little Song About Bears”), adding a rich cultural layer to the music's aggressive undertone.

Ultimately, “Grizzly” stands as Slaughter to Prevail’s most ambitious project yet, merging their unrelenting sound with a distinct narrative that's both fierce and captivating. The combination of dramatic thematic elements, precise musical execution, and Terrible's robust persona makes this album not merely a collection of songs but an immersive metal odyssey set to enthrall listeners across the globe.

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